Precision in Workplace Correspondence
About this practice test
Practise B2 Use of English through typed sentence gaps. Build accuracy with formal correspondence and verb patterns and fixed phrases.
What you’ll practice
Grammar and vocabulary
Choose forms and words that work together.
Meaning in context
Follow meaning across sentences and texts.
Accurate expression
Use natural phrases and sentence patterns.
What to expect:
12 questions with explanations to review after submission.
Study the questions and tasks
Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Try the exercises before opening any answer or transcript sections, then use them to review your work.
- Practice level
- B2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
- Question formats
- Fill in the blank (text)
How to approach this practice
Read the complete context. Check both the meaning and the grammar, including word forms, collocations and links between sentences.
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Question 1 · Fill in the blank (text)
Complete each blank with the missing word or phrase.
Use one word: Further ___ our conversation, I have revised the quotation.
Check answers and explanations
- Blank 1
- to
Further to is a formal reference to earlier communication.
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Question 2 · Fill in the blank (text)
Complete each blank with the missing word or phrase.
Use send: I would appreciate your ___ (send) the details by Friday.
Check answers and explanations
- Blank 1
- sending
Appreciate takes a noun or an ing form.
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Question 3 · Fill in the blank (text)
Complete each blank with the missing word or phrase.
Use one word: Please do not hesitate ___ contact us if you need help.
Check answers and explanations
- Blank 1
- to
Hesitate takes a to-infinitive.
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Question 4 · Fill in the blank (text)
Complete each blank with the missing word or phrase.
Use receive: We acknowledge ___ (receive) your application yesterday.
Check answers and explanations
- Blank 1
- receiving / having received
Acknowledge takes an ing form; the perfect ing also marks prior receipt.
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Question 5 · Fill in the blank (text)
Complete each blank with the missing word or phrase.
Use one word: I am writing on ___ of the project team. Complete the fixed phrase meaning representing.
Check answers and explanations
- Blank 1
- behalf
On behalf of means representing another person or group.
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Question 6 · Fill in the blank (text)
Complete each blank with the missing word or phrase.
Use available: Please confirm your ___ (available) for the proposed date.
Check answers and explanations
- Blank 1
- availability
Availability is the noun required after your.
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Question 7 · Fill in the blank (text)
Complete each blank with the missing word or phrase.
Use one word: The revised price is subject ___ final approval.
Check answers and explanations
- Blank 1
- to
Subject to means conditional on.
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Question 8 · Fill in the blank (text)
Complete each blank with the missing word or phrase.
Use inform: We regret ___ (inform) you that the item is unavailable.
Check answers and explanations
- Blank 1
- to inform
Regret to inform introduces unwelcome news being communicated now.
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Question 9 · Fill in the blank (text)
Complete each blank with the missing word or phrase.
Use one word: Could you bring me up to ___ on the negotiations? Complete the phrase meaning give the latest information.
Check answers and explanations
- Blank 1
- date
Bring up to date means provide current information.
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Question 10 · Fill in the blank (text)
Complete each blank with the missing word or phrase.
Use extend: Would it be possible ___ (extend) the deadline?
Check answers and explanations
- Blank 1
- to extend
Possible takes a to-infinitive in this anticipatory-it pattern.
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Question 11 · Fill in the blank (text)
Complete each blank with the missing word or phrase.
Use one word: Please find the requested document ___ to this email. Use the participle of ATTACH.
Check answers and explanations
- Blank 1
- attached
Attached describes the document included with the email.
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Question 12 · Fill in the blank (text)
Complete each blank with the missing word or phrase.
Use clarify: Thank you for the ___ (clarify) regarding payment terms.
Check answers and explanations
- Blank 1
- clarification
Clarification is the noun required after the.
What to review next
Explain why each answer fits the meaning and structure. Record useful phrases and write a new example using each pattern you found difficult.
A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.